Friday, November 27, 2009

New research suggests children exposed prenatally to tobacco are at risk for developing ADHD. In addition, lead exposure during childhood also increases the risk. The study estimates that up to 35 percent of ADHD cases in children between the ages of 8 and 15 could be reduced by eliminating both of these environmental exposures.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Recent research conducted at the University of Washington Autism Center found that mothers of children with autism had higher levels of parenting-related stress and psychological distress than mothers of children with developmental delay. In addition, children's problem behavior was associated with increases in both parenting-related stress and distress in parents of both autistic children and developmentally delayed children, but this relationship was stronger in mothers of children with autism.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

New study to be published in the upcoming issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry finds that overactive parenting (e.g., yelling or harsh criticism) can lead to higher levels of aggression or rule-breaking behavior in children.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Recent study finds modernization affects a child's cognitive development, particularly in areas such as pattern recognition, certain types of memory function, and more complex sequences of play. Click on link to see full article:

About Me

Dr. Jennifer L. Mockler is a licensed psychologist practicing in Tampa, Florida. She received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Florida. Dr. Mockler began her career working as a psychologist for the Broward County School District. She was also a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University and taught courses to school psychology graduate students. Dr. Mockler conducted research at the University of Florida Brain Institute, authored several articles in leading academic journals, and presented research findings at national conferences on topics including neuroanatomy, intelligence, ADHD, and reading ability in children. Dr. Mockler has experience working with gifted, learning disabled, developmentally delayed, autistic, mentally handicapped, hyperactive, emotionally handicapped, and physically impaired children. She also works with parents and teachers so that children can reach their fullest potential at home and at school. In her spare time, Dr. Mockler enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.